Residents of the century-old apartment building at 1332 Shattuck Ave. have formed a tenants association to address ongoing issues like water leaks and electrical failures, under the new renters' rights provision from Measure BB. Despite repeated requests for repairs from their landlord, BTP Capitol Avenue, residents feel their issues were inadequately managed. Measure BB provides a structured path for tenants to negotiate collectively with landlords, enhancing their position. Attorney representing the landlord dismissed tenants' claims, asserting compliance with laws and standards.
"We really hope that there can be some more seriousness when we bring up these concerns that they're not just superficially addressed, but that they are more structurally addressed and taken seriously."
"Measure BB created a formal procedure for many tenants in Berkeley to organize with a simple majority vote, much like a labor union."
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